Parkinson's Care in Braintree Town, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Braintree Town, MA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Norfolk County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Norfolk County)

6,854

residents 65 or older (18% of Braintree Town)

56

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Braintree Town ZIP codes in their service area

988 Braintree Town residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Norfolk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

533 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 56 home health agencies serving Braintree Town ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Braintree Town compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Braintree Town	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	6.9%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,144	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Braintree Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weymouth Town, MA	3.0 mi	11,592	16%
Randolph Town, MA	3.2 mi	6,430	24%
Quincy, MA	3.8 mi	18,123	20%
Holbrook, MA	4.6 mi	2,168	21%
Milton, MA	4.8 mi	4,615	17%
Hingham, MA	6.1 mi	852	12%

Home health agencies serving Braintree Town

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Primary Homecare Specialties	Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(617) 696-0600
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358

Nursing homes near Braintree Town

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Affinity Healthcare	Braintree, MA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	177	(781) 848-3100
John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Braintree, MA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	138	(781) 843-1860
Alliance Health At Braintree	Braintree, MA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	101	(781) 848-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of Braintree Town. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Braintree Town

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,929 monthly median income of Braintree Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Braintree Town: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Braintree Town?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,929 monthly median income of Braintree Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Braintree Town, MA